Strategic Supplier Sourcing & Cost-Optimization Manager

Oracle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/ Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Oracle US is seeking a Supply Chain Strategy professional to coordinate supplier negotiations and drive cost improvements across product sourcing and supplier relationships.

The role focuses on developing standards, evaluating supplier proposals, and sustaining product competitiveness through strategic supplier management. A strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and cost optimization is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to develop and implement supply chain standards and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Experience communicating product standards to suppliers and evaluating proposals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and specialist knowledge in supply chain strategies for cost improvement.
• Create supply chain standards and communicate product standards to suppliers.
• Conduct competitive analysis of suppliers, cost models, market analysis and supply chain alternatives.
• Evaluate proposals/quotes against Oracle standards and qualify new suppliers meeting criteria.
• Negotiate and execute supplier contracts while maintaining unit competitiveness.
• Provide supplier performance feedback to ensure Oracle standards are met.
• Develop supply chain initiatives to drive efficiencies and best practices.
• Build constructive stakeholder relationships across Oracle lines of business and suppliers.
• Influence product selection with stakeholders based on continuity of supply, cost, and technology.

Skills

Supply chain strategy

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Stakeholder management

Supplier performance

Job description

Oracle US is seeking a Supply Chain Strategy professional to coordinate supplier negotiations and drive cost improvements across product sourcing and supplier relationships.

The role focuses on developing standards, evaluating supplier proposals, and sustaining product competitiveness through strategic supplier management. A strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and cost optimization is required.